Management
Lax oversight at national labs led to purchase cards abuse, GAO says
Reports cite areas in the labs' internal control systems that allow for wasteful purchases using government money.
Defense
Policy leaders offer advice for tackling security clearance backlog
Officials agree reform is needed, but differ over where power should reside.
Management
IT groups back temporary patent office user fee boost
Supporters say the bill would enable the agency to fund its strategic plan for cutting the backlog of patent applications.
Management
GAO gives advice on passing governmentwide audit
Auditors recommend ways the government can get past obstacles to a clean opinion.
Defense
9/11 investigation spawns whistleblower movement
A group of 25 former and current federal employees lodges charges of mismanagement and corruption.
Management
Administrative costs at overseas outposts up sharply
Cooperative support system is underused, leading to duplication of services and waste, GAO says.
Management
Democrats discuss potential obstacles to oversight of Iraq contracts
Concerns raised over contractor’s role in maintaining a central database of government purchase information.
Management
Three years after anthrax, postal response system very different
GAO urges agency to “err on the side of caution” in handling future threats.
Management
Panel takes up public’s declining trust in government
Nonpartisan group’s project shows downtrend, and panelists attempt to identify how to reverse it.
Management
Senator renews attacks on revised version of job competition rules
Senate panel supports a measure to repeal the revised version of Circular A-76, the Bush administration’s rule book on competitive sourcing.
Management
EEOC to vote on customer service center proposal
Commissioners have until Friday to weigh in on a proposal to let contractors run the center.
Management
Senate seeks to halt competition for immigration jobs
White House threatens to veto the spending bill over the provision, which mirrors one passed by the House over the summer.
Management
Kerry backs 'Department of Wellness'
Democratic presidential candidate proposes new companion to Health and Human Services in campaign stop.
Defense
FBI, CIA directors oppose aspects of intelligence reform
Creation of national intelligence director appears inevitable, but debate focuses on scope of power the new position will hold.
Management
Space facilities struggle to get back to business after hurricane
Storm damage may keep NASA from meeting a March target to resume shuttle flights.
Management
Transition Management
A good management strategy is critical to getting an incoming presidential administration off to a solid start.
Management